Sunday, November 14, 2010

Axis Age/ Golden Age In Greece

Interview with Pericles
Q: When and how did this golden age begin?
A: It began with the brilliant victory of Greeks over imperial rule of Persia during Persian war from 546 to 479 B.C.E.

Q: Who do you believe the golden age affected most?
A: Well the Athens of course, because in this time the Athens created Democracy.

Q:When did your political career begin?
A: In 472 B.C.E I was elected democratic leader.

Q:Is it true this Golden age is also referred to as the "Age Or Pericles"?
A: That statement is 100% true.

Q: Could you tell me why please?
A: Majority of the golden age "goodness" (you could say) began with me.

Q: What did you do?
A: For starters, I believed in education of lower social classes. I built a gymnasium for young people. I also believed in the theater, and I made sure everyone could attend no matter what their social class.

Q: Did you build anything else?
A: I built numerous public works, monuments and temples in Athens, the Great Wall of Acropolis, I made sure war and commercial ships were built. This developed trade all over the Mediterranean AND made Athens the greatest naval power in Greece.

Q: When did you die?
A: In 429 B.C.E during the plaque breakout.

Q: thank-you for your time!


http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/civil/greece/gr1050e.shtml


http://www.greeka.com/greece-famous-people/pericles.htm

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